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6 medium sweet potatoes1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon cider or white wine vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds1 teaspoon grated orange peel1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel2 medium tart apples, chopped2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup minced onion3 cloves garlic, minced2 green onions, minced12 ounces ground white meat turkey2 cups crushed tomatoes2 tablespoons red wine2 teaspoons capers2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 cup penne pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup onion, chopped1/2 cup white wine1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 tablespoon butter10 spears asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces18 peeled and deveined large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)1 tablespoon lemon juicesalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 1/2 cups broccoli florets3 cups chopped sweet red pepper10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped pecans3/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegarDash pepper